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CVE-2026-62832: Windows User Profile Service Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability

highCVSS 7.8CVE-2026-62832
Improper link resolution before file access ('link following') in Windows User Profile Service allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.

CSIRTS triage

vendor: Microsoftproduct: Windows User Profile ServicePrivilege escalationPath traversal
What
Improper link following in Windows User Profile Service allows privilege escalation.
Who is affected
Authorized attackers on local systems running affected Windows versions.
Urgency
High severity (CVSS 7.8) but not currently exploited; patch at next maintenance window.
Action
Apply the latest Windows security update addressing CVE-2026-62832.

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Details

Source
Microsoft Security Response Center (INTL · vendor-psirt · site)
Severity
high — CVSS 7.8
Published
2026-08-11
Exploitation
Not in CISA KEV at last sync

Original advisory: https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2026-62832

Exploitation outlook

EPSS (FIRST.org) estimates each CVE’s probability of exploitation in the next 30 days — here is the CSIRTS.com read on those numbers.

Referenced CVEs

CVECSIRTS overviewExternal
CVE-2026-62832coverage & exploitation statusNVD · CVE.org

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Recent advisories for Windows User Profile

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